Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:03): Once again, a lot of nonsensical supposition in the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate's question. Senator Wong: I am quoting! Senator ABETZ: The question was about new information being provided to the Prime Minister's office. Senator Wong: So what changed? Senator ABETZ: 'What changed?' is the interjection, and I am willing to take it, Mr President, disorderly though it be. The PRESIDENT: Interjections are disorderly! Senator ABETZ: What changed was very clearly Senator Sinodinos coming to his own decision that, for the benefit of the government and for the country, to which he is absolutely committed on the basis of his previous lifelong service to the Australian people, that he would step aside to ensure that the sideshow— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Abetz, you are entitled to be heard in silence. On my left! Order! Senator Abetz is entitled to be heard in silence. Senator ABETZ: Senator Sinodinos was concerned to ensure that the sideshow that had developed here would not distract from the fundamental task confronting the government to get rid of the carbon tax, to get rid of the mining tax and get the economy back— (Time expired)